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# Lucio Fontana (1899–1968)

## What is Lucio Fontana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,095 auction results for Lucio Fontana at 68 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $48,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,628–$457,820, n=188). The auction record is $29,173,000 for Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1964 | Oil paint | $29,173,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $22,969,800 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1963 | Oil and glitter on canvas | $21,143,036 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1963 | Oil paint | $20,885,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1963 | Oil paint | $20,556,900 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Concetto spaziale, Il cielo di Venezia, 1961 | Acrylic on canvas | $16,492,500 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 7 | [Concetto spaziale], 1960 | Huile sur toile | $14,860,723 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio, 1963 | Oil paint | $14,485,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Concetto spaziale, Attesa, 1965 | Waterpaint on canvas and lacquered wood | $13,193,151 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Concetto spaziale, 1960 | Oil paint | $13,147,788 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 493 | $761,073 |
| Sculpture | 416 | $98,188 |
| Other | 362 | $19,374 |
| Works on paper | 173 | $10,441 |
| Prints | 216 | $4,433 |
| Photographs | 6 | $3,649 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $1,015,041 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 645 | $340,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 756 | $26,572 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,095 results from 68 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lucio Fontana is an Italian artist with 2,795 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $45,859. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lucio Fontana sold in 2026 for $271,141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**16 Lucio Fontana works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lucio Fontana work worth?

Across 2,091 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio Fontana work is $45,859.

The median Lucio Fontana print sells for $4,216 across 430 lots.

The median Lucio Fontana painting sells for $813,363 across 435 lots.

The median Lucio Fontana work on paper sells for $10,387 across 254 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana paintings typically sell for $539,892–$1,926,117 (the middle half of 294 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $3,066–$6,875 (the middle half of 182 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 502 | $4,216†‡ | $281,600 | 85.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 463 | $813,363†‡ | $29.2M | 94% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 306 | $10,387†‡ | $1.3M | 83% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 208 | $23,805†‡ | $4.6M | 90.4% | 2026-07-28 |
| Photography | 10 | $6,295‡ | $995,204 | 80% | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 799 | $526,100†‡ | $29.2M | — | 2026-10-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lucio Fontana's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (502 lots) median $4,216 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (463 lots) median $813,363, record $29,173,000. A typical Lucio Fontana painting sells for around 193× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 799 lots) the median is $526,100.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 170 | $2,050–$6,250†‡ | $3,702†‡ | $281,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 182 | $3,066–$6,875†‡ | $4,718†‡ | $105,984 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,814–$16,854 | $11,324 | $19,628 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $294,000–$576,119‡ | $436,981‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 294 | $539,892–$1.9M‡ | $940,571‡ | $6.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1.1M–$12.9M‡ | $6.3M‡ | $29.2M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 164 | $3,722–$15,201†‡ | $7,390†‡ | $194,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $13,684–$107,630†‡ | $49,152†‡ | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 128 | $7,435–$111,178†‡ | $19,262†‡ | $511,335 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $18,375–$1M†‡ | $131,961†‡ | $4.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,084–$9,204‡ | $3,387‡ | $12,891 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $29.2M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $23M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $4.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Photography | 2016 | $995,204 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $281,600 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lucio Fontana worth?

Across 2,091 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio Fontana work is $45,859. The median Lucio Fontana print sells for $4,216 across 430 lots. The median Lucio Fontana painting sells for $813,363 across 435 lots. The median Lucio Fontana work on paper sells for $10,387 across 254 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana paintings typically sell for $539,892–$1,926,117 (the middle half of 294 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $3,066–$6,875 (the middle half of 182 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Lucio Fontana print?

Based on 430 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana print is $4,216. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Lucio Fontana's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana print is $281,600.

### What is the average price of a Lucio Fontana painting?

Based on 435 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana painting is $813,363. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Lucio Fontana's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana painting is $29,173,000.

### What is the average price of a Lucio Fontana work on paper?

Based on 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana work on paper is $10,387. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Lucio Fontana's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana work on paper is $1,348,400.

### What is the average price of a medium Lucio Fontana painting?

Based on 294 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucio Fontana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $940,571, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Lucio Fontana print?

Based on 182 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucio Fontana print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Lucio Fontana's auction record?

Lucio Fontana's auction record is $29,173,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lucio Fontana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lucio-fontana (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.